Historic cemetery celebrated as part of sestercentennial

Published: Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 04:33 PM.

Thanks to all who made the June 23 sestercentennial celebration so meaningful. Those connected to the historic cemetery at Historic Providence Christian Church were remembered as part of the monthly celebration of 250 years of history. Historic and influential leaders, veterans of many wars, paupers, people from all walks of life rest in peace at Providence. Thanks to all the media that promoted and covered this event. Many thanks to Holt Skinner, Sid Johnson, Deno Kontoulas, Scott Ward, Jane McIver, Laura Moser, Ryan Moser, Ruth Gentry, the Rev. George “Jack” Phillips, Don Windsor, Jim McIver, Holmes Harden, Mitch Flinchum, Chris Dowdy, Peggy Johnson, Mark and Heather Garner, Bill Simpson, Amy Barr, Biscuitville, Providence Memorial Association, Ella Holt Circle, Rich and Thompson Funeral Home, Lowe Funeral Home, McClure Funeral Home, Williams Funeral Home, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the hundreds who have attended this and other events, plus so many “behind the scenes” workers.

Other celebrations have included Orange County courts being held at the site, the birth of Alamance County and its first court sessions at the Providence site, the decision to start Elon made at Providence with its pastor being the first president of Elon, and the inception and development of Graham. The next event is July 28 at 2 p.m. at 819 North Main St. in Graham which will celebrate the Alamance County Public Libraries. The event will have something for all ages, including Leo the Library Lion and origami. A movie is being made of these events. Call 336-228-1974 for info.

DARRYL R. PEEBLESGraham

Darryl R. Peebles is pastor of Historic Providence Christian Church

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Thanks to all who made the June 23 sestercentennial celebration so meaningful. Those connected to the historic cemetery at Historic Providence Christian Church were remembered as part of the monthly celebration of 250 years of history. Historic and influential leaders, veterans of many wars, paupers, people from all walks of life rest in peace at Providence. Thanks to all the media that promoted and covered this event. Many thanks to Holt Skinner, Sid Johnson, Deno Kontoulas, Scott Ward, Jane McIver, Laura Moser, Ryan Moser, Ruth Gentry, the Rev. George “Jack” Phillips, Don Windsor, Jim McIver, Holmes Harden, Mitch Flinchum, Chris Dowdy, Peggy Johnson, Mark and Heather Garner, Bill Simpson, Amy Barr, Biscuitville, Providence Memorial Association, Ella Holt Circle, Rich and Thompson Funeral Home, Lowe Funeral Home, McClure Funeral Home, Williams Funeral Home, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the hundreds who have attended this and other events, plus so many “behind the scenes” workers.

Other celebrations have included Orange County courts being held at the site, the birth of Alamance County and its first court sessions at the Providence site, the decision to start Elon made at Providence with its pastor being the first president of Elon, and the inception and development of Graham. The next event is July 28 at 2 p.m. at 819 North Main St. in Graham which will celebrate the Alamance County Public Libraries. The event will have something for all ages, including Leo the Library Lion and origami. A movie is being made of these events. Call 336-228-1974 for info.